JP2005204883A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to easily recognize the number of starting memory information by special effect sounds if game balls continuously pass a starting area, and a simulation program. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine (10) gradually changes a pitch and/or volume of special effect sounds for passing the starting for notifying that the game ball passes through a starting slot (44) depending on the counted number of starting memory information if the game ball passes the starting slot (44). The Pachinko game machine (10) changes the pitch and/or volume of the special effect sounds for passing the starting depending on the controlled game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly, to a gaming machine and a simulation program that control generation of a production sound related to a game.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the control is performed so that the identification information is variably displayed on the display area of the variable display device, with the main condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area provided in the gaming area. Variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the identification information that has been derived and displayed has a predetermined combination (specific display mode). There is provided a game in which a transition to a “specific game state” (so-called “big hit”) is made.

  In addition, if a variable display of identification information based on the winning of the game ball cannot be executed, such as when the game ball has won a prize at the start opening but the identification information has already been displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the identification information will be delayed. In general, a predetermined number (for example, four) of start memory information is stored as an upper limit (so-called “hold”) so that it can be executed. By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start port is suspended, and the information for determining the result of the variable display of the identification information is stored. . In general, the number of pieces of starting storage information (so-called “holding number”) is displayed by turning on / off the holding lamp.

In this regard, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a game ball passes through a starting area, a gaming machine is disclosed that can generate an effect sound according to the number of reserved information whose variable information is suspended. In addition, the player can be made aware of the number of holds by the effect sound, and can be made to pay attention to an image such as identification information displayed on the variable display device.
JP 2003-181005 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the effect sound is generated according to the number of the hold, but when the game ball continuously passes through the start area, the timing of generating the effect sound may overlap, and the hold The number could not be easily recognized.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and a gaming machine in which the number of start memory information can be easily recognized by effect sound even when a game ball passes through the start area continuously. And to provide a simulation program.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display of the variable display means on condition that a game ball has passed through a start area provided in the game area And when a predetermined variable display hold condition is met in which a variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area is not possible, the game ball has passed through the start area. Until a predetermined variable display start condition that can be executed is satisfied, start storage information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information is stored in a start storage means and a predetermined number as an upper limit, and stored in the start storage means Start memory number counting means for counting the number of start memory information that has been made, and an effect for generating a start passage effect sound that a game ball has passed through the start area when the game ball has passed through the start area A game machine comprising a generation means and an effect sound generation control means for controlling the effect sound generation means, wherein the effect sound generation control means is configured to start the start when a game ball passes through the start area. A game machine comprising start passing effect sound changing means for stepwise changing the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound according to the number of start memory information counted by the memory number counting means.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising a gaming state control unit that controls a gaming state related to a gaming state, wherein the start passing effect sound changing unit is in a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit. Accordingly, the gaming machine has a function of changing the pitch and / or volume of the start-pass effect sound.

  (3) A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information on the condition that the display through which the game ball image has passed through the start area and the display through which the game ball image has passed through the start area are performed. However, a predetermined variable display start condition under which variable display of the identification information can be executed when a predetermined variable display hold condition is established in which variable display of the identification information based on passage of the game ball image to the start area cannot be executed. Start memory processing for storing the start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information with the predetermined number as an upper limit, and the start memory for counting the number of start memory information in the start memory processing until Effect sound generation control for performing control for generating a start passing effect sound indicating that the game ball image has passed through the start area when the display of the game ball image passing through the start area is performed. A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a start, which is counted in the start memory number counting process when a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed in the effect sound generation control process. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a start passing effect sound changing process for stepwise changing the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound according to the number of stored information.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (3), when the game ball passes through the start area, the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound is stepwise according to the number of start memory information counted. Therefore, the number of the start memory information can be easily recognized even when the game balls pass through the start area continuously.

  According to the invention described in (2), since the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound is changed according to the game state, the game state can be recognized simultaneously with the number of start memory information.

  According to the present invention, when the game ball passes through the start area, the pitch and / or volume of the start pass effect sound is changed stepwise in accordance with the counted number of start memory information. Even when the ball passes continuously, the number of pieces of start memory information can be easily recognized.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). In addition to the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When detecting that the game ball has passed, the ball passage detector 54 starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 on the display area 32a and stops the fluctuation display of the normal symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed. . This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of a starting port 44 (an example of a starting region) described later. Is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, respectively. In addition, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 32, a notification lamp 37 is provided that indicates the reliability of transition to the specific gaming state. Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d. Furthermore, above the pachinko gaming machine 10, speakers 46L and 46R that generate a production sound related to the game are provided. In particular, when a game ball passes through the start port 44, the speaker 46 generates a start passage effect sound indicating that the game ball has passed through the start port 44. The speaker 46 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of effect sound generating means.

  A shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special winning opening 39 is provided in the vicinity of the general winning openings 56a to 56d. That is, the special winning opening 39 is provided in the game area. When the combination of the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, which is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that The special winning opening 39 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). Yes, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when the condition of either winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening 39 is put in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state) is provided on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. It is driven to the open state again. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 39, the game ball is again opened.

  In addition, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 reaches a specific number (for example, 10) in a state where the big prize opening 39 is in an open state, as will be described in detail later, Depending on the number of played balls, the balls are discharged to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 described later.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 44. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “holding number”) is displayed by turning on / off the holding lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when execution of variable display of identification information is held for one time, the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on and the holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, a start passage effect sound indicating that the game ball has won at the start port 44 is generated. In particular, when a game ball wins at the start opening 44, the pitch of the start passing effect sound is changed stepwise in accordance with the number of reserves corresponding to the win.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. Further, on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a card unit 150 for renting game balls is disposed.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Variables related to output including data indicating the number of holds in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, , Variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Is shown.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area is positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  In the special symbol memory area, various data such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game are stored, and the special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (4) are stored. is there. In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the specific area or pass through the general area.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), the hold lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including the lamps 34a to 34d, the notification lamp 37, and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means includes a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as the effect sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as the storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46, a hold lamp 34a to 34d, decorative lamps 36a and 36b, and a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp 132 including the notification lamp 37. . The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as variable display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored.

  In accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives various information such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM 216. The image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 supplies the generated image data to the D / A converter 218. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  A sound source IC 232 serving as effect sound generation control means is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 described above control the speaker 46 and the like.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Command correspondence table]
A command correspondence table stored in the main ROM 68 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the command correspondence table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main ROM 68 stores a command correspondence table regarding a plurality of types of commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. In this command correspondence table, command codes, command names, main instruction contents, and transmission timings are associated. The command code is data that is actually transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. The name of the command is a name indicating the command. The main instruction content is processing content mainly performed by the sub-control circuit 200 that has received a command from the main control circuit 60. The transmission timing indicates the timing for transmitting a command.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the command correspondence table includes a command correspondence table that is referred to on condition that a game ball has won the start opening 44, and an identification as shown in FIG. 3 (B). A command correspondence table referred to on the condition that variable display of information has been completed is included.

  Specifically, in the command correspondence table that is referenced on condition that a game ball has won at the start port 44, as shown in FIG. 3A, the start memory whose command code is “E7 (H)”. Number display command 0, start memory number display command 1 with command code “E8 (H)”, start memory number display command 2 with command code “E9 (H)”, and command code “EA ( H) ”start memory number display command 3, command code“ EB (H) ”start memory number display command 4, and command code“ D3 (H) ”start winning command are stored. ing.

  The start memory number display command 0 is an instruction to turn off the hold lamps 34a to 34d. The start memory number display command 1 is an instruction to turn on the hold lamp 34a. The start memory number display command 2 is an instruction to turn on the hold lamps 34a and 34b. The start memory number display command 3 is an instruction to turn on the hold lamps 34a to 34c. The start memory number display command 4 is an instruction to turn on the hold lamps 34a to 34d. The start winning command is for instructing notification of a start passing effect sound according to the number of start memories.

  On the other hand, in the command correspondence table referred to on the condition that the variable display of the identification information has been completed, as shown in FIG. 3B, the start memory number display command 0 with the command code “E7 (H)” is displayed. The start memory number display command 1 with the command code “E8 (H)”, the start memory number display command 2 with the command code “E9 (H)”, and the command code “EA (H)”. A start memory number display command 3 is stored. The main instruction contents are the same as those in the command correspondence table referred to on condition that the game ball has won the start opening 44 described above.

  By transmitting such a command from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, the sub-control circuit 200 recognizes the number of start memory information, controls turning on / off the hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the start passage effect. Various controls such as sound generation control are performed.

[Starting sound effect determination table]
In addition, the start passing effect sound determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the start passage effect sound determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the program ROM 208 stores a start passing effect sound determination table for generating a start passing effect sound according to the number of start storage information. In this start passage effect sound determination table, a plurality of types of scale information respectively associated with the number of start storage information are stored.

  Specifically, when the number of start memory information is “0”, “do” is associated as scale information. When the number of pieces of start memory information is “1”, “Le” is associated as scale information. When the number of start memory information is “2”, “mi” is associated with the scale information. When the number of pieces of start storage information is “3”, “Fa” is associated as scale information. When the number of start memory information is “4”, “so” is associated with the scale information. That is, the scale information is set as information that increases the pitch step by step in accordance with the number of pieces of starting storage information.

  Since the above-described table is used, the sub-control circuit 200 receives the start memory number display command as shown in FIG. 3, thereby recognizing the number of start memory information and receiving the start winning command. A start passing effect sound is generated with a scale corresponding to the number of recognized start memory information.

  As a result, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, the pitch of the start pass effect sound is changed in stages according to the number of start memory information, and the game ball continuously wins at the start port 44. Even in this case, it is possible to easily recognize the number of pieces of start memory information.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, a display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 5A, the identification information is variable when the identification information in a plurality of columns (the special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) is displayed and displayed. When the display start condition is satisfied, variable display is executed as shown in FIG. In addition, the variable display of the identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 5C, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is predetermined. When it becomes a combination of, it becomes reach. And as shown in FIG.5 (d), the 3rd stop row | line | column (for example, middle row | line | column) is stopped and displayed, and the identification information of the derived | led-out display multiple columns is a specific display mode (for example, three same symbols) The gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on the condition that it has become a uniform mode).

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 and FIGS. 10 to 17 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 8) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 6, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. are incremented by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d is executed (step S43). . In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

  A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved pieces when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a reserved number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. As a result, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 controls the gaming state relating to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S74 corresponds to an example of a gaming state control unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the special winning opening, and when the monitoring time for the residual winning ball in the special winning slot has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. That is, the main CPU 66 executing step S78 controls the gaming state relating to the gaming state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S195 corresponds to an example of a game state control unit. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. As will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 11, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. . The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case of not being in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the specific gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is the big hit, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S80 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game (step S191), and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S192. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, this subroutine is ended.

  If it is determined in the process of step S191 that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of holds (step S192). Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S196). The data indicating the start memory number display command stored in this way is supplied as a start memory number display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes lamp control according to the received start memory number display command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S193.

  Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). This is executed (step S193), and a process of setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4) is executed (step S194). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items is updated. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag (step S195). As a result, the main CPU 66 executes the normal gaming state. In the case of the specific game state, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift from the specific game state to the normal game state by executing this process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

  In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A process at the time of detecting the V / count switch is executed to update the memory so as to increase the grand prize winning prize counter by 1 (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads the data indicating the reserved number and determines whether or not the data indicating the reserved number is smaller than “4”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of holds is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value from the big hit determination random number counter and the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. Extract. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Note that the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this manner is read by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 48 to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. Will be. Also, the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, and is the big hit by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 or the like? It may be judged whether or not. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S266 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is a predetermined number (for example, “4”) or more (step S271). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the starting storage number (so-called “data indicating the number of holdings” described above) from the starting storage number counter. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start memory number is “4” or more as a result of the reading. If the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is “4” or more, it moves the process to step S275. In other words, when the number of reserves reaches “4” (upper limit number), even when a game ball is won at the start port 44, the start storage information is not stored.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S272), and moves the process to step S323. The main CPU 66 that executes this process performs control to increase the number of reservations by “1” because start memory information is set in step S274 described later. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes this process counts the number of start-up storage information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S <b> 273, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number display command stored in this way is supplied as a start memory number display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes lamp control according to the received start memory number display command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S274.

  In step S274, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts a jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as start-up storage. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 10, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. It will be. That is, the main CPU 66 executing step S274 has a predetermined variable display hold condition in which a game ball is won at the start port 44, but variable display of identification information based on the game ball winning at the start port 44 cannot be executed. In this case, start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit until a predetermined variable display start condition capable of executing variable display of the identification information is satisfied. It becomes. The main CPU 66 that executes step S274 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a start storage unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S275.

  In step S 275, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start winning command stored in this way is supplied as the start winning command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes production sound generation control in accordance with the received start winning command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern based on the received command, and stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the work RAM 210. The area is set (step S302). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S303.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that the variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a derived symbol designation command has been received (step S303). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the received command, and sets data indicating the determined stop symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S304). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S305.

  If it is not determined in step S303 that the derived symbol designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S305). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol determination command has been received, it executes a stop symbol determination process (step S306). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the symbol confirmation command, it moves the process to step S307.

  If it is not determined in step S305 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, it is determined whether a gaming state designation command has been received (step S307). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the gaming state designation command (step S308). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command (step S309), and ends this subroutine. The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a derived normal symbol designation command and a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. For other processing corresponding to the received command, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

  When the command reception process is executed in the sub control circuit 200 in this way, the sub CPU 206 determines the left column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc. Data for deriving and displaying identification information images (identification information images used for the special symbol game) corresponding to each of the middle row and the right row and data for displaying the effect pattern are supplied to the VDP 212.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data from the sub CPU 206. In particular, the VDP 212 reads game state notification image data from the image data ROM 216 based on various game state notification data supplied from the sub CPU 206. The VDP 212 superimposes the image data and displays the image data on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed.

[Starting memory count processing]
In addition to the command reception process, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the start memory number process as shown in FIG. 16 at a predetermined timing.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether a start memory number display command has been received (step S321). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start memory number display command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S322. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the start memory number display command from the main control circuit 60, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S322, the sub CPU 206 performs lighting control and extinguishing control of the holding lamps 34a to 34d in accordance with the start memory number. The sub CPU 206 recognizes the number of start memory information according to the type (see FIG. 3) of the start memory number display command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, and holds the hold lamp 34a according to the number of start memory information. The control of ~ 34d is performed. As a specific example, when the sub CPU 206 receives the start memory number display command 2, the sub CPU 206 controls to turn on the hold lamps 34a and 34b and to turn off the hold lamps 34c and 34d. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S323.

  In step S323, the sub CPU 206 stores the number of start memory information in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the received start memory number display command. As a specific example, when the sub CPU 206 receives the start memory number display command 2, the sub CPU 206 counts “2” as the number of start memory information and stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S323 counts the number of pieces of start storage information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S323 corresponds to an example of a start memory number counting unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sound effect generation processing]
In addition to the command reception process and the start memory number process, the sub-control circuit 200 executes a sound effect generation process as shown in FIG. 17 at a predetermined timing.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a start opening prize command has been received (step S341). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start opening prize command, it moves the process to step S342. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the start port winning command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S342, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the start passing effect sound in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the number of start storage information. Since the number of the start storage information is stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by the process of step S323 described above, the sub CPU 206 reads the number of start storage information stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and starts the process. Reference is made to the passing effect sound determination table (FIG. 4). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets data for generating scale information corresponding to the number of pieces of start storage information in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a specific example, when the number of start memory information is “2”, the sub CPU 206 refers to the start pass effect sound determination table (FIG. 4), and scale information corresponding to the number of start memory information. Data for generating “mi” is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 change the pitch of the start passing effect sound in a stepwise manner according to the number of start memory information counted in step S323 when a game ball wins the start port 44. Become. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S332 corresponds to an example of a start passing effect sound changing unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, when the sub control circuit 200 sets data for generating scale information corresponding to the number of pieces of start storage information in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 performs the start passage effect based on the data. A sound generation command for generating sound is supplied to the sound source IC 232.

  The sound source IC 232 then generates a plurality of types of start passage effect sound data (for example, “do”) stored in the sound data ROM 234 in response to a sound generation command for generating a start passage effect sound corresponding to the number of start storage information. , “Le”, “Mi”, “Fa”, “So”), one start passing effect sound data (for example, “Mi”) is selected. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected start pass effect sound data from the sound data ROM 234, converts the start pass effect sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates a start passing effect sound from the speaker 46.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the start port 44, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 change the pitch of the start pass effect sound step by step according to the number of start storage information counted in step S323. It will be. As a result, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, the pitch of the start pass effect sound is changed in stages according to the number of start memory information, and the game ball continuously wins at the start port 44. Even in this case, it is possible to easily recognize the number of pieces of start memory information.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the start port 44, the pitch of the start pass effect sound is changed stepwise according to the counted number of start storage information. For example, when a game ball passes through the start port 44, the volume of the start pass effect sound is stepwise according to the number of start memory information counted. You may comprise so that it may change. Further, for example, the pitch and volume may be changed in stages.

  In the present embodiment, the pitch of the start passing effect sound is stepwise according to the number of start memory information, such as “do”, “re”, “mi”, “fa”, “so”. Although it is configured to be changed, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, “do”, “mi”, “so”, “do”, “mi” are used to change the pitch. It may be configured to change automatically. Further, the start passing effect sound is preferably generated with a length that does not overlap so that the next game ball is muted before winning. Of course, even if they overlap, the pitch of the next start passing effect sound is different, so the number of start memory information can be easily recognized even when game balls continuously win at the start port 44. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pitch of the start passing effect sound generated according to the number of start memory information is set to increase stepwise, but not limited to this, it is changed step by step. For example, the pitch of the start passage effect sound may be set so as to decrease stepwise. Of course, “do”, “mi”, “so”, “fa”, “le”, etc., may be set so that it goes up stepwise and then goes down stepwise. Furthermore, a part of the pitch of the start pass effect sound generated according to the number of start memory information such as “do”, “do”, “le”, “mi”, “fa” is stepwise. You may set so that it may be changed.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the start port 44, the pitch of the start pass effect sound is changed stepwise according to the counted number of start storage information. For example, in addition to such a configuration, the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound may be changed according to the controlled gaming state. May be.

  As a specific example, a start passing effect sound determination table as shown in FIG. 18 may be stored in the program ROM 208. The start passage effect sound determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 18, but the description of the same configuration as the start pass effect sound determination table shown in FIG. 4 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the program ROM 208 stores a start passage effect sound determination table for generating a start passage effect sound in accordance with the number of start memory information and the gaming state. In this start passage effect sound determination table, the number of pieces of start storage information and a plurality of types of scale information respectively associated with each gaming state are stored.

  Specifically, in the normal gaming state, it is set in the same manner as in FIG. On the other hand, in the specific gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, “SO” is associated as scale information when the number of pieces of starting storage information is “0”. When the number of pieces of starting storage information is “1”, “Fa” is associated as scale information. When the number of start memory information is “2”, “mi” is associated with the scale information. When the number of pieces of start storage information is “3”, “Le” is associated as scale information. When the number of start memory information is “4”, “do” is associated with the scale information. In other words, the scale information is set as information that lowers the pitch step by step in accordance with the number of pieces of starting storage information.

  Since the start passing effect sound determination table is used, the sub control circuit 200 receives the start memory number display command as shown in FIG. 3 and the game state designation command in step S305 in FIG. And the type of gaming state are recognized, and a start passing effect sound is generated with a scale corresponding to the number of recognized starting storage information and the gaming state.

  The process executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 when referring to such a start passage effect sound determination table will be described below. Note that description of processing similar to that in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In step S <b> 332 of FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a start passing effect sound in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 according to the number of start storage information and the gaming state. The number of the start storage information is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by the process of step S323 described above, and the data indicating the gaming state is stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by step S308. The number of start storage information stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and data corresponding to the game state designation command are read out, and the start passage effect sound determination table (FIG. 18) is referred to. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets data for generating scale information corresponding to the number of pieces of start storage information in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a specific example, when the number of start memory information is “3” and the game state is a specific game state, the sub CPU 206 refers to the start pass effect sound determination table (FIG. 18), and starts memory information The data for generating the scale information “re” corresponding to the number of pieces of data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Accordingly, the pitch of the start passage effect sound is changed according to the game state, so that the game state can be recognized simultaneously with the number of start memory information.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pitch of the start passing effect sound is changed according to the two types of game states of the normal game state specific game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pitch of the start passing effect sound may be changed according to various game states such as a normal game state, a specific game state, a high probability game state, and a short-time game state. The high-probability gaming state here is a gaming state that shifts to a specific gaming state with a higher probability than the normal gaming state. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the variation time of the identification information in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the identification symbol in the normal symbol game is shorter than the normal gaming state. . In the short-time gaming state, the opening and closing of the blade member 48 according to the result of the normal symbol game is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state, so that the game ball can easily win the start opening 44. In this way, the short-time gaming state is a special gaming state that is more likely to be in a specific gaming state than in the normal gaming state because the number of variable variations of identification information per predetermined time increases.

  In the case where there is a high possibility of shifting to a specific gaming state, the start passing effect sound is silenced when the game ball passes through the start port 44 and the number of start memory information reaches a predetermined number. May be. In this case, it is determined that the specific gaming state determination means (for example, the main CPU 66 that executes step S105) for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state and the specific gaming state determination means shifts to the specific gaming state. In the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the random number is a predetermined value), the effect sound generation control means (for example, the sub CPU 206) is in accordance with the number of start storage information. A mute command transmission means (for example, step S47) for transmitting a start-pass mute command for restricting the generation of the start-pass effect sound, and the effect sound generation control means is a start-pass mute from the mute command transmission means When a command is received, there is a start passage effect sound restriction control means for restricting the generation of a start passage effect sound according to the number of start memory information. It may constitute a pachinko game machine to so that.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally. Of course, the payout / firing control circuit 126 may be integrated with the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine called “Hanemono” or “Hikoki” is called “right”. It may be a seed pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is also applicable to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In this embodiment, a simulation program is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge, and the control unit executes various processes according to the simulation program.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of the identification information on the condition that display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed.

  (A2) When a display in which a game ball image has passed through the start area has been performed, but a predetermined variable display hold condition that prevents variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball image to the start area is satisfied In addition, the start storage process for storing the start storage information for determining the result of the variable display of the identification information with a predetermined number as an upper limit until a predetermined variable display start condition capable of executing the variable display of the identification information is satisfied. .

  (A3) Start memory number counting process for counting the number of start memory information in the start memory process.

  (A4) An effect sound generation control process for performing a control to generate a start passage effect sound that indicates that the game ball image has passed through the start area when a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed.

  (A5) In the effect sound generation control process, when a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed, the start is determined according to the number of start memory information counted in the start memory number counting process. Start passage effect sound change processing for changing the pitch and / or volume of the pass effect sound step by step.

  (A6) A game state control process for controlling a game state related to a game state.

  (A7) In the start passing effect sound changing process, a process of changing the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound according to the gaming state controlled in the gaming state control process.

  In this way, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A5), when the game ball passes through the start area, the pitch of the start passing effect sound according to the number of start memory information counted. In addition, since the volume is changed in stages, the number of pieces of start memory information can be easily recognized even when game balls pass through the start area continuously.

  In addition to (A1) to (A5), by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A6) and (A7), the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound is changed according to the gaming state. The game state can also be recognized simultaneously with the number of start memory information.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 21, a network 300 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A2) and (A6) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and the above-described (A1), A simulation program for executing the processes (A3) to (A5) and (A7) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A2) and (A6), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A1), (A3) to (A5), (A7) Will be executed.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for performing variable display of identification information, and display control of the variable display of the variable display means on the condition that a game ball has passed through a starting area provided in the game area. When the variable display control means for performing a game ball passes through the start area, but a predetermined variable display hold condition that cannot execute variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area is satisfied, Start storage means for storing start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information up to a predetermined number until a predetermined variable display start condition capable of executing variable display of the identification information is satisfied; Start memory number counting means for counting the number of start memory information stored in the start memory means, and a start passing performance indicating that the game ball has passed through the start area when the game ball has passed through the start area. A game machine comprising effect sound generating means for generating sound and effect sound generation control means for controlling the effect sound generating means, wherein the effect sound generation control means allows the game ball to pass through the start area. In such a case, it has start passage effect sound changing means for changing the pitch and / or volume of the start passage effect sound step by step according to the number of start memory information counted by the start memory number counting means. Characteristic features include variable display means, variable display control means, start storage means, start memory number counting means, effect sound generation means, effect sound generation control means, start passing effect sound change means, game state control means, etc. The specific configuration can be appropriately changed in design.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the command corresponding table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start passage effect sound determination table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the input detection process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch input process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the starting port detection performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the starting memory | storage number process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound effect generation process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start passage effect sound determination table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
92 Special symbol 94 Normal symbol 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display of the variable display means on condition that a game ball has passed through a start area provided in the game area;
A variable display of the identification information is executed when a predetermined variable display hold condition is established in which a variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area is not executable, although the game ball has passed the start area Start storage means for storing start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information, with a predetermined number as an upper limit, until a predetermined variable display start condition is established;
Start memory number counting means for counting the number of start memory information stored in the start memory means;
Effect sound generating means for generating a start passage effect sound indicating that the game ball has passed through the start area when the game ball has passed through the start area;
A gaming machine comprising production sound generation control means for controlling the production sound generation means,
The effect sound generation control means, when a game ball passes through the start area, the pitch and / or volume of the start passing effect sound according to the number of start memory information counted by the start memory number counting means. A game machine having start passage effect sound changing means for changing the stepwise. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game state control means for controlling a game state relating to a game state;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting passage effect sound changing means has a function of changing a pitch and / or volume of the starting passage effect sound in accordance with the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information on the condition that the display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed;
When a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area has been performed, but when a predetermined variable display hold condition in which variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball image to the start area cannot be performed is satisfied, Start memory processing for storing start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information, up to a predetermined number, until a predetermined variable display start condition capable of executing variable display of the identification information is satisfied;
A start memory number counting process for counting the number of start memory information in the start memory process;
When a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed, the computer is caused to perform an effect sound generation control process for performing control to generate a start pass effect sound indicating that the game ball image has passed through the start area. A simulation program,
In the effect sound generation control process, when a display in which the game ball image has passed through the start area is performed, the start passing effect sound is determined according to the number of start memory information counted in the start memory number counting process. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a start passing effect sound changing process for changing the pitch and / or volume of the sound in stages.

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